Chennai: A 41-year-old grocery shopkeeper, accused of sexually harassing a 15-year-old schoolgirl in Poonthandalam, near Kundrathur, consumed pesticide after learning that a police complaint had been filed against him. He was admitted to Tambaram Govt Hospital for treatment.Police said Karthikeyan, 41, was making inappropriate remarks and asking the girl for a kiss when she visited his shop over the past few days. On July 3, around 7pm, Karthikeyan behaved inappropriately with the girl, who informed her parents.On their complaint, the Thirumudivakkam station visited the scene and conducted inquiries. Following this, panicked Karthikeyan consumed pesticide. He was rescued and admitted to Tambaram Govt Hospital.
